Stick Family

Monday, March 15, 2010

Zilker Kite Festival/ Festival de Barriletes en Zilker

Happy Spring Break!! I have really enjoyed having this week off to spend time with Claudio and the babies. Every day this week I have ventured out alone with the babies to do something. I am determined not to be intimidated/scared of taking two nine-month-olds out into public alone-- so far it's working! This past Sunday Claudio and I took Mila and Lucca to the Zilker Kite Festival. It's basically just a big gathering of people (a few thousand of them!) who all come to Zilker Park to fly their kites. We brought a picnic lunch, spread out on our blankets, and soaked up the sunny almost Spring day. The babies didn't really notice the kites unless they were right next to us, but they did have a wonderful time playing with the chip bags from our lunch! I'm always amazed at how well-behaved they are in public, (and at home, for that matter). They just sat there on the blanket playing, looking around, and smiling the whole time we were there. Here are some pictures from our fun day...

I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE all the pictures!! My very favorites are Lucca laughing with his tongue stuck out and the very next one of Mila looking down. That is such a beautiful shot of her. I can't wait to see them!!!

What Are They Doing Now?/ Que Estan Haciendo Ahora?

I decided to add this section to keep everyone updated on the new little things that Mila and Lucca are doing. I will try to update it more frequently than the blog, so check back often to keep up with the twins! Hope you like it! :)

March 17- When he gets angry, Lucca has started clenching his fists, scrunching up his face, and making a loud grunting sound as his face turns bright red. This usually happens during mealtimes when he's not getting fed fast enough. (He does like his food!) Let me tell you, this new trick is charming. :P On a quieter note, the babies tried fresh blueberries today and LOVED them! They couldn't get enough of them and kept leaning forward for me to give them more. I'm glad we found a healthy, easy snack that they like!

March 4- We finally tried green beans tonight and they seemed to be a hit! I was very surprised, to say the least. We got a few funny faces, as we do whenever trying new foods, but both babies ate all of their green beans. Bring on the green poop!

Feb.17- We think that Mila has started doing the sign for "more." She just sticks her arms straight out in front of her and puts her hands together, so it's a little different from the actual sign, which is why we're not positive that's what she's doing. But she only does this little motion at mealtimes, and only when she wants more food, so it looks like something has started to click with her! What a smart little cookie!

Feb. 14- Mila and Lucca have started giving open-mouthed, very slobbery kisses to Mommy and sometimes to Daddy, (if he's shaven). Lucca especially likes to do this! First, he grabs your face very tightly, (so that you can't get away, I guess), then he slowly moves towards you with his head tilted back and his mouth wide open. Sometimes he even sticks his tongue out if he's feeling especially affectionate. Then, he just holds his mouth against your cheek for a few seconds, giggling the whole time. The other day he held Mommy's face so tight that he made her nose bleed! Now that's love!